Using the proven formula that has turned several Head First titles into bestsellers, this book teaches programming basics to people with no previous experience. Head First Programming introduces the c
Amongst educators, scientists and policy-makers there is a growing belief that the field of education can benefit from an understanding of the brain. However, attempts to bring neuroscience and educat
Many pastors and church leaders have heard the term "missional" but have only a vague idea of what it means, let alone why it might be important to them. But what does it actually mean? What does a mi
Amongst educators, scientists and policy-makers there is a growing belief that the field of education can benefit from an understanding of the brain. However, attempts to bring neuroscience and educat
Yes, But How Do You Know? is an invitation to think philosophically through the use of sceptical ideas. Hetherington challenges our complacency and asks us to reconsider what we think we know. How muc
The Catholic Vision For Leading Like Jesus Workbook will help you explore your response to Jesus' call to faith. Each of us influences someone. How effective are you at making a positive impact on the
Going Beyond the Theory/Practice Divide in Early Childhood Education focuses on the use of pedagogical documentation as a tool for learning and transformation. Based on innovative research, the author
Going Beyond the Theory/Practice Divide in Early Childhood Education focuses on the use of pedagogical documentation as a tool for learning and transformation. Based on innovative research, the author
Jacobson, a noted radio broadcaster and decorated World War II soldier, wrote this memoir to document his involvement with Combat Special Services Entertainment Unit, a fifteen-piece troupe of singers
A quick and handy guide to smart eating choices from the diet that’s transforming America belly by belly All across America, people are changing their bodies—and their lives—thanks
Philosophy Through Film offers a uniquely engaging and effective approach to introductory philosophy by combining an anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings with a discussion of
Philosophy Through Film offers a uniquely engaging and effective approach to introductory philosophy by combining an anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings with a discussion of
For quite some time now, anyone who wanted to understand the universe's inner workings had only two places in which to turn. The first is an eclectic cast of "scientific" paradigms, which includes, bu
Many Christians who know and love the Bible think they know the apostle Paul. He's a theological master, a pastoral mentor, a spiritual adviser and a missionary hero. Yet just when we think we have hi
Sandra Smidt takes the reader on a journey through the key concepts of Lev Vygotsky, one of the twentieth century’s most influential theorists in the field of early education. His ground-breaking prin
Sandra Smidt takes the reader on a journey through the key concepts of Lev Vygotsky, one of the twentieth century’s most influential theorists in the field of early education. His ground-breakin
“Michael Palin is not just one of Britain’s foremost comedy character actors, he also talks a lot. Yap, yap, yap he goes, all day long and through the night . . . then, some nights, when
Beloved author M. C. Beaton has delighted readers and fans alike with her Agatha Raisin mysteries. The Quiche of Death and The Vicious Vet, the first two books in the series, are now together for the
This exciting text for the pre-service elementary teacher provides hands on mathematics lessons they can use to introduce mathematical concepts and skills that students find particularly challenging.
Scholars of religion, philosophy, history, and other disciplines discuss such topics as the Gospel of Mark as reflection on exile and identity, deconstructing the Eliadean paradigm, studying Hinduism
Theological interpretation of Scripture is a growing trend in biblical interpretation, with an emphasis on the contexts of canon, creed, and church. This approach seeks to bridge the gap between bibli
This first introductory book designed to train novice programmers is based on a student course taught by the author, and has been optimized for biology students without previous experience in programm
Here’s the book for anyone who has ever wanted to sing like a lumberjack; pined for a dead parrot; or gone for a silly walk. Combining outrageous humor,unbridled creativity, and surreal animati
Focuses on the development of oral language skills and provides guidelines for setting objectives for activities, materials and preparation, key vocabulary, and directions for implementation.
Creating the Joyful Writer is a teacher resource based on holistic education for those educators who want to go beyond "traditional approaches" but do not know how. In this book, emphasis is placed on
Creating the Joyful Writer is a teacher resource based on holistic education for those educators who want to go beyond 'traditional approaches' but do not know how. In this book, emphasis is placed on
Ali b. Abi Talib, son-in-law and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, first Shi'i imam and fourth caliph, is a monumental figure within the Islamic tradition. But despite the immense importance of Imam Ali
Breaking new ground, both substantively and stylistically, this book offers students, academics and researchers an accessible, engaging introduction and overview of this emerging field. Its central pr
This introductory text covers various aspects of human rights, including international human rights law, the role of the UN system, the Indian constitution and the human rights movement in India, gen
The costs of occupational stress in terms of sickness absence, ill-health-related retirement, litigation and lost productivity are increasing, putting strain on economies across the world. The fact th
Co-written by a professor of education and a Nobel Prize-winning mathematician, this volume presents more than 100 motivational ways to teach key mathematical concepts in secondary school classrooms.
